ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（2-8）7月28日(金) TomMayse
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In any given time in history human resource development has always been a essential element for companies to raise their performance. In term of rapid change, we must continuously broaden our learning. What aspects of Mr. Mayse talk did you find refreshing?
The comparison of HR development strategy between global and Japanese companes was interesting. The former forcuses resourses on key possitons, whereas the latter values more egalitarian approach. Do you think this culture of human resourse development in Japanese corporations will remain unchanged?
resourses
[ˌriˈsaʊərzɪz]
egalitarian 平等主義者
[ɪˌɡæləˈtɛriən]
I think that overall egalitarian culture will remain strong. But the detalis may change. Until now companies have aimed to nurture the skills required for a particular job. However in this age of job chages, young employees have desire to aquire more universally appricable skills. So I think the direction is to emphasise their own initiative while improving their indivisual skills and abilities.
Initiative
[ɪˈnɪʃətɪv]
I see. If that the case, the approach that promoted by Mr. Mayse where indivisuals are free to set their own career goals and pursue selfdevelopment will probably take root.
By the way regarding leadership, Mr. Mayse mentioned that leasers are required to be strong in a different sense than before. Would you agree?
Yes. Totally. In this age of uncertainty it's important to keep learning to be flexible. In therms of global competency, Mr. Mayse mentioned curiosity.
I think it's important to be interested not only in what's going on in the world but alos in the peple you come in to contact with at work and in your private life.
I think so too. If you are conscious of taking in intersts in others, you'll make like-minded friends and your network will naturally expand.
So all things consciderd, what does it take to become a global talent?
Well, firstly listen carefully to the opinions of people with diverse attribtes and different values. Secondly, think you through on you own based on those opinions. Finally move things forward while offering convincing solutions.
I think these three thins are vital.
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tha former <> the latter
egalitarian 平等主義者
[ɪˌɡæləˈtɛriən]
Universally
[ˌjunəˈvɜrsəli]
take root
Just like a plan that develops a system of root and ground. To take root means that something is here to stay. If something is intangible like an idea taking root. It means that the idea has become widely used or accepted.
be conscious of
take an interest in...
all things consciderd
what it takes to ～するために必要なもの
What it takes to do something refers to what is necessary. What is required for the situation.
global talent
attribute
An attribute is a future or charactaristics of something. Mr. Shibasa said to listen carefully to the opinions of people with diverse attributes. Meaning people with diverse qualities such as knowledge, backgrond, experiences and so on. Diverse features.
move forward
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So all things consciderd, what does it take to become a global talent?
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Would you agree?
What do you think?
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Selfimprovement is something that can only last if you are highly motivated. To do that you have to set goals for your future. Could you share your idea about your goals and your personal development told them?
- Actually my future vision changes often. According to the planed happenstance theory, 80 percent of individual careers determined by unexpected events or chance encounters. What do you think of this concept?
happenstance
-A chance circumstance思いがけない出来事, 偶発事態
計画的偶発性理論
（Planned Happenstance Theory）
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（64）7月27日(木)
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Report the sesult of the interview with a French restaurant.
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Subject: Meeting with Pascal.
Hi Ron,
Since you are on business in Kyosyu, I'll just give you a brief update on the discussion with Pascal. Pascal is looking for natural wines from the Asian Passific region. He feels he can contact French wineries directly himself and he also has a pessimistic view on how climate change will affect Europian wine. In hindsight, I remember that when Emily and I visited Pascal earlier he asked us whether we had wines other than Californian. I'll give you the details when you're back.
Enjoy the lest of your trip!
Lisa
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be on business in ...
brief [brif]
in hindsight 今にして思えば
hindsight
- Perception of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.
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Hi Lisa,
Thanks for sharing. It's a delicate matter. Daniel will probably be understanding about wines from outside Europe but Emily may not be so easily convinced. As you are well aware, Emily thinks that fine French wines are the strength of WCS. Although she agreed to diversify our product range to natural wines. She probably has European or Calfornian wines in mind. How was the feedback from other customers?
Regards,
Ron
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I think it's a bit too early to draw conclusions.
I think it's still premature to come to conclusions.
premature [ˌpriməˈʧʊr]
It's too early to
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Hi Ron,
So far, there are not that many customers who specifically request Asia Passific wines. But I think it's a bit too early to draw conclusions. I'll spend tow more days on further research. So by the time you come back I'll have a clear idea.
Regards,
Lisa
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You could keep it simple with "See you when you get back." or "Have a nice time!" If you know they'Re putting lots of extra hours, you could joke around and say "Don't work too hard!" But if you are familiar with the area you could add a bit more of a personal touch. For example if a coworker went to Chicago, I might say "Have some of those Chicago hotdogs for me." Or if you get a chance, be sure to check out the Fi.. Museum.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（63）7月26日(水)
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Getting advice from a French restaurant
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Which market does Pascal think Lisa has an advantage in?
- Not just Japan, but the Asia passific region in general.
Why does Lisa appreciate Pascal?
- Because he's so honest. Not everyone is so honest in their advice.
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Thank you for your advice, Pascal. So when you say a market I will have an advantage in, do you mean Japan?
-Not just Japan, but the Asia passific region in general. You work in Tokyo. You're in a much more reachable distance to your producers compared to your peers in London. Also, think about climate change. Some parts of Europe are giving up wine.
- I was thinking just that. WCS is currently very Euro centric in its approach to organic wine.
- All the more reasons for young Lisa in Tokyo to lead WCS' charge into a organic wine here in the asia passific. You know, I say this because I value my relashionship with WCS and with you. I want us both to prosper in our respective fields.
-Not everyone is so honest in their advice. So thank you. I'll speak to HQ about your feedback.
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reachable
peer
Euro centric => noun + centric ～中心の
＋ driven ～主動の
+ oriented ～思考の
all the more だからこそ
lead the charge
prosper
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I say this because I value my relashionship with WCS and with you.
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I really value John as a business partner.
Companies value work-life balance more than before.
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care about
My boss cares about the wellbeing of the team members.
treasure
I'll treasure the wonderful memories that I have with you all.
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Did you have a pleasant flight? If you think there is anything that could be improved, we'd like to hear about it.
-It was very confortable. If anything, a little more variety of new movies would make the inflight experience more enjoyable.
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How do you feel about the suit you bought last time? If you notice anything, we would be very interested to hear about it for the future.
- I like wearing it. However when I stretch my arms out in front of me, it feels a little bit tight in back. A bit more room would be nice.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（62）7月25日(火)
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Listening to requests from French restaurants.
What makes Pascal rate WCS as a wine trading company?
=> rate
-It has a network with procucers that is difficult for them to cultivate
What kind of market did Pascal advise Lisa to target?
- He advised Lisat that she should target a market that she will have advantage.
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Oh, Lisa so good to see you again.
Is the jetlag better?
Still there, but better. How have you been?
Good. Customers are coming back.
Come in!
Thank you.
So, Lisa. I saw the wine list you send me along with your comments.
To be honest, it wasn't a list I found immensely exciting.
-How so?
-How should I put it... When it come to why we value as a wine marchant, it because your networks with procucers that would be difficult for us to cultivate relationships with.
-Am I cultivating a network you already have access to?
-Well, let me put it this way. I am French. I have many friends making organic wine back in France who I wish to support. But I can't do that directly. I think you should target a market that you will have advantage in.
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along with
immensely => it wasn't a list I found immensely exciting.
How so?
value
cultivate
target
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Let me put it this way.
=> put it another way
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To put it another way, we should think outside the box.
Put it this way. We're losing one customer every five minutes.
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in other words
In other words, we are happy with the decision made.
to put it midly
To put it midly, George wasn't contributing to the team well.
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I know it's important to listen to what the customer wants. But to be honest, I don't feel like listening when I get emotional. Is there any good way to deal with this?
- It's natural to feel that way. We're human after all. You might want to listen carefully to what they're trying to say rather than how they say it.
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Have customer requests or complaints ever helped?
-Of course.One customer ordered something that wasn't on the menu. When I told him we didn't have it, he told me that it was a hit product that is in nearby competitor. We added something similar to it to our menu and our restaurant started to thrive.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（61）7月24日(月)
Concept tpwards organic and natural wine of the London Head office.
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What does the London head office think about the efforts for the Natural Wine ? ...initiative
- The idea of Headquarter in London is to support and invest in emerging wineries.
Why does Lisa think it is dangerous to concentrate on continent of Europe?
- They can't be too optimistic in terms of climate change.
*be optimistic
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So Lisa, I've discussed your findings with London and how they coincide with theirs. In line with the natural wine trend, London is thinking of propping up or investing in startup winearies, though fucuced on Europe.
- Right. But why not any other countries? The New World or Japan even?
- I don't know for sure, but familiarity I suppose... It's also geographically covenient.
-But in terms of climate change, we can't be too optimistic. Putting all our eggs into continental Europe will be a risky investment.
-I agree. But if the consumer trends starts in Europe, pherhaps the production trend will start there too. Anyway, here's the list of producers. Talk to the restaurants and hotel accounts you are responsible for and see what they want.
-OK.
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Familiarity
[fəˌmɪlˈjɛrəti]
In line with
prop up
put all one's eggs into
にすべてをかける・投資する・に集中させる・に絞る
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Putting all our eggs into continental Europe will be a risky investment.
* put all one's eggs into
* Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
- We should diversify our investment plan instead of putting all our eggs into Asia.
- Instead of putting all your eggs in one basket, you should apply for a couple of jobs.
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narrow down
Shall we narrow down the options from ten to three?
filter out
First we need to fillter out unnecessary information.
Unnecessary
[ənˈnɛsəˌsɛri]
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I understand the benifits of diversified investment. But when all the market fall sharply at the same time, all assets. So I'm not sure diversification makes much sense.
-That's true. But ovresea's investments are denominated in foreign currencies. So if the currencies were to appreciate, that would limit the resulting losses.
* be denominated in foreign currencies
denominated
[dɪˈnɑməˌneɪtɪd]
ドル建て
Dollar-denominated
This is priced in dollars.
外貨建て債務
foreign-currency debt
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The importance of supplay chaine management is increasing these days.
-Indeed. We know that we have to diersify risks by securing multipul resources of part for domestically and internationally. However finding alternative suppliers is not a s simple task.
resource
[ˈrisɔrs]
resources
[ˈrisɔrsɪz]
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ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（2-7）7月21日(金)TomMayse
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Why does Mr. Mayse place emphasises on having networks outside his company?
-Because he can continue to learn from people in different settings and contexts.
In a nut shell, what is Mr. Mayse's advice on learning English?
-It's about not aiming for perfection.
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How do you maintain your curiosity and your learning?
- Yes. That's a good question. So for me, it is all about networks. So I place great emphasises on having networks outside of my company. So for example I'm involved with Minerva University as a fascilitater of that. I'm also a board member for the association for talent development which is the world biggest organization for talent development professionals. So I'm trying to have lots of netwarks outside of my company so that I can continue to learn from people in different setting, people in different contex. I think that's .. that's been really inspiring for me. I've learned and received lots of ideas of things I could impliment in my company from people outside of the company. Then maybe on the light note I would say travel and going to new places exploring new places. That is always a way for me of learning new things, finding out about new cultures is travel and going to new places. Mostly if I can, I leave Tokyo and travel to the moutains, I would travel to a different prefecture and I would explore, I would walk and I would talk with the locals and that enables me to .. hopefully broaden my horizons, broaden my vision.
-I see. By taking a step back from everyday life, you can see thing in new lights. Finally, could you give any advice for listeners who working hard to improve their communication skills in English?
- I have lots of messages I'd like to share. But if you were to force me to chose one, just one... It would be not to aim for perfection. I work at a global company now eighty percent of our workforce are non native English speakers. And their English is not perfect. ... But they're very good at communicating that point even if their grammar is not a hundread percent. And that is what matters most in the business contex. So don't aim for perfection. That's my message .
-Glad to hear that. Because it's in line with my advice to our listernes. So Tom Mayse. Thank you very much for joining us.
-Thank you for having me.
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board
A board is a group of people who are at the top of an organization and are responsible for its major decisions. Being a board member for a company or organization means being a member of the group that is in charge of decisionmaking, coming up with policies, making sure things are running smoothly and so on.
Inspiring
implement
To put something into effect. Or to put something into use. To start using something. For example, to implement a plan means to put a plan into action or start using that plan. Another example would be the new system is ready and we will implement it as soon as we receive the green light from the boss.
on a lighter note もっと気軽な話題に変えると
On a ligtter note is used as a transition to a less serious topic. It's used for changing subject to something lighter, possitive or possively even a little funny.
broaden one's horizons
To broaden one's horizons or broadening one's horizons is to discover or experience new things. To expand your world view. To learn things beyond what is currently available. Also know as to broaden one's mind.
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I also make a conscious effort to create opportunitis for networking and information exchange with people outside the comany.
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What do you think are effective means broadening your network of contacts?
* make a conscious effort
* effective means
* network of contacts 人脈 => broaden your network of contacts.
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finding out about new cultures is travel and going to new places.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（60）7月19日(水)
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Receiving an email from Daniel about the result of the tasting.
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What does Daniel report about wine tasting?
What does Daniel describe their future course of action? / the way forward?
What does Daniel tell Lisa about his request?
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Subjuest: Results of wine tasting
Hi Risa,
Thank you for sending the wines so quickly. We did tasting yesterday. My team members were inpressed by the quality of the Japanese wines. Emily and I will be happy to market these wines to affluent customers. I have attached a list of priolities we came up with for you to look at. Please pick out the wines and wineries you know well.
Regards,
Daniel
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pick out => pick up
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*in the mean time
In the mean time, we'll approach the wineries on the list.
For now, we'll contact the wineries on the list.
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Hi Daniel,
Thank you for doing the tasting with your team members. We seem to agree on which three wiens we like best. The forth and fifth are in the opposite order but we are on the same page regarding our top five. In the mean time, we'll approach the wineries on the list. I have good contacts with wineries in Yamanashi and Nagano. As for the wineries in Hokaido and Yamagata, my colleague and I will be in charge. We'll keep you posted on the developments.
Risa
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Hi Risa,
It's amazing that the top priorities coincide. I think it goes to show our training in tasting has yielded consistent results. But what's even more impressive is that you have good contacts with the top five wineries. That's very encouraging. I'm sure you are still busy with the natural wine's project, so no rush. Please start making contact once things have slow down. Let's take it one step at a time.
Best,
Daniel
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coincide => verb
consistent
rush
has yielded> fear fruit - yield positive results
take it one step at a time
encouraging
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That's very encouraging.
Let's take it one step at a time.
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I think it depends on how you want to encourage someone. If you want to motivate them you could say, "eyes on the prize. " For showing appreciation, I appreciate all the effort you put into this. To help them focused, steady wins the race. For boost confidence, I might say, I knew you were the right person for this. We were really lucky to have you on the team. Or you got this.
*slow and steady wins the race
*you got this. = you can do it.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（59）7月19日(水)
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Discussion about e-commerce
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Why does WCS welcome the shipt of consumers to online transactions?
- WCS doesn't have a shop presence outside of its headoffice in Guildford in a first place. So the sift of consumers to online transaction is very welcome.
Why WCS doen't worry about the shift to online trading?
-We already have expertises in e-commerce and they are introducing new technology as we go along. So they are not worried at all.
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So you mention three key wards. What was the last one?
-E-commerce.
-Oh, yes, e-commerce. Online shoping for wine began a long time ago, but COVID19 accelerated the wine industry transtion towards e-commerce. How is the London team trying to cope with this change.
-They think the trend will continue to take hold. WCS doesn't have a shop presence outside of its headoffice in Guildford in a first place. So the sift of consumers to online transaction is very welcome. We already have expertises in e-commerce and they are introducing new technology as we go along. So they are not worried at all.
-I'm not worried either. Because we are ahead of the game in that respect. So Lisa, thanks for sharing. You learned a lot of things on this trip. Let's discuss Japan's strategy with Daniel next week or the week after.
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accelerate
[ækˈsɛləˌreɪt]
=> COVID19 accelerated the wine industry transiton towards e-commerce.
cope with
take hold 勢い・流れなどが確立する
expertise
go along => as we go along
be ahead of the game
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take hold
They think the trend will continue to take hold.
Let's see of current momentum in the economy take hold.
Sales in Canbodia are begining to take hold.
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sustain
It's vital to sustain a close relationsip with this supplier.
gather pace
The recovery of sales in Malaysia is gathering pace.
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I recently ordered a shirt using a apparel commpany's app. I took my own measurements according to the instructions and I was able to choose whether to receive it in store or by post. It was easier than I expected.
-It's convenient, isn't it? The company can also benefit from the user attributes and purchase data. So it's win-win.
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When shopping in store, I sometimes use my smartphone on the spot to do procuct research.
-Omnichannel shopping is now common than before. It has become important for companies to personalize the shopping experience for their customers.
ominichannel
顧客とのあらゆる接点で最適な購買体験を提供することで販売増を目指す
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（58）7月18日(火)
Discussion about non alcohol wine
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What does Lisa say about the reason of the growing interest in non alcoholic wines among young professionals?
- They are more conscious of their health and wellness than older generations.
How does Lon say they may be able to dominate the market?
- If producer successfully reduce the suger content and the taste itself became similar to normal wines. They could dominate that market.
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Speaking of which, there seems to be quite a few non alcoholic wines on the market. I wonder how popular they are.
-To say that it's popular would be an overstatement. But there is definitely a growing interest particularly among young professionals. They are more conscious of their health and wellness than older generations.
-I see. If they are looking for ways to modarate their drinking and non alcohol alternatives are appealing to them, why don't they jump in straight away?
-A London colleague told me that a lot of non alcoholic beveradges have to much suger or artificial fravors to achieve the goal of matching fravors. In fact, non alcoholic wines are a bit too sweet compared with traditional ones.
-That makes sense. If producer successfully reduce the suger content and the taste itself became similar to normal wines. They could dominate that market.
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overstatement
jump in > Think twice before you jump in.
straight away => right away
artificial
suger content => food with a hight sugare content.
dominate
------- overstatement
overstatement <> understataement
To say that it's popular would be an overstatement.
It's an understatement to say the audiences' response was good.
To say that all Japanese love sushi would be an overstatement..
It's an overstatement to say all Japanese like sushi.
I love sushi. - Me too. Who doesn't?
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exaggeration
It is no exaggeration to say that this is a historic project
overdue
You may be overdoing the hand movement a bit. Just make it natural.
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A growing number of people are looking for alternatives to alcohol and I'm one, too. I want to stay social and want to more balanced life style. The sober cuirious movement has started among younger people. And I think it'll spread accross generations.
*sober curious
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I drink only moderately. A glass or tow of beer or wine is probably enough for me. I can feel drunk just enjoying good food and conversation. Expert say more than fourty percent of Japanese people luck the enzyme that breaks dwon alcohol in a liver. This is apparently specifit to the Mongoloid race.
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(chicken) nugget
burger
peer
pesticide(s) / herbicide(s) / synthetic fertilizer(s)
towards
harmony
herbicide
synthetic fertilizer
all around 総合的な
substantially 大いに, しっかりと
farm-to-table
With this new product we can stay ahead of the conpetition.
* stay (keep ) ahead of...
How did you find the food fair? Did you discover anything new?
I'm attaching... 会話調 => Please find ....
cliche
pronounce 目立った・顕著な / 味が主張する・強く出た
crisp サクサクした＝＞ すっきり、さっぱりした
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esoteric 難解な
feel good => a feel good movie
knowlegeable
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In the long term, we need to reach out to the younger demographic.
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reach out to...
The charity's reaching out to the families who need support.
What are the most effective ways to reach out to local communities?
approach ... for...
Shall we approach the local government for incentives?
engage 気を引く
The advance sucsessfuly engaged consumer's interest.
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Wellness base tourism is considered trendy among Millenniums who are conscious of fisical and mental health.
This is part of a wider trend of younger tourist seeking sustainable tourism that supports the local comunities and the environment.
vibrant
en primeu 先物買いの
imprications 将来的に及ぼす影響
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打診
feel out
-To carefully and cautiously try to gain knowledge of something.
-To indirectly try to learn someone's viewpoint or opinion.
sound out
-to question (someone) in order to discover (opinions, facts, etc)
-To try to ascertain or gauge someone's knowledge or opinion about something
- to try to find out what someone thinks (about something).
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rest on one's laurel 現在の栄光にあぐらをかく
laurel [ˈlɔrəl] 月桂樹
not rest on (one's) laurels
To continue putting forth effort, trying to innovate, or working to advance one's career or status instead of relying on one's past achievements or accolades to remain relevant or successful.
rest on (one's) laurels
To stop putting in effort, trying to innovate, or working to advance one's career or status and instead rely on one's past achievements or accolades to remain relevant or successful.